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First Aid for Podiatrists in Vic

The APodA (Vic) ‘First Aid for Podiatrists’ course dates and locations are now available for booking. This course has been developed in direct...

Thread by: MelbPod, Aug 30, 2010, 20 replies, in forum: Australia
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Surgical Refresher Seminar - Melbourne

Australian Podiatry Association (Vic) Podiatric Surgery Refresher Seminar August 21, 2010 Crowne Plaza Melbourne Are you interested in...

Thread by: MelbPod, Jul 26, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: Conferences
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Young Podiatrists & New Graduates Seminar - Victoria

CALLING all Young Pods, New Grads and Students!! APodA (Vic) 2nd Young Podiatrist and New Graduate Seminar 24 July, Silverwater Resort, San...

Thread by: MelbPod, May 27, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: Conferences
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Keeping up to date with CE and CPD points in Victoria

Hi All, APodA Vic is proud to release the newly developed CE website where all upcoming events will be posted as a calendar and you can have...

Thread by: MelbPod, May 14, 2010, 20 replies, in forum: Australia
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APodA (Vic) Private Practice Conference July 23-24

Australian Podiatry Association of Victoria Private Practice Conference July 23-24, Silverwater Resort Phillip Island The date and location...

Thread by: MelbPod, Apr 27, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: Conferences
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Podiatry Practice - internet servers

Hi all, I am currently looking at expanding my practice and I am looking into setting up/licencing a server for the clinic. I was hoping to...

Thread by: MelbPod, Mar 27, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: Practice Management
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Melbouren podiatry conference - 2 weeks to go

Yes it is only 2 weeks for the long anticipated Melbourne Podiatry Conference! March 19th -20th, Sebel Hotel Albert Park. - GREAT Program:...

Thread by: MelbPod, Mar 5, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: Conferences
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Unusual Heel Pain

Hi all, Would like to hear others opinions on a patient I had this morning: History: - 24 year old female. No prior medical history. Fit...

Thread by: MelbPod, Jan 16, 2010, 10 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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2010 Victorian Podiatry Conference, Melbourne

The Australian Podiatry Association (Vic) State Conference "WHAT THE .......FOOT?" 19-20 March, 2010 Venue: The Sebel, Albert Park Melbourne...

Thread by: MelbPod, Nov 28, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: Conferences
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iPhone angle finder

Hi All, Thanks to Craig P. I have discovered I-Handy Carpenter on my iphone. Download from applications. Ideal for taking angles of tibia in...

Thread by: MelbPod, Nov 22, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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Talipes equino varus in an adult

Hi All, I have had a 22y.o male in today with TEV. Was diagnosed at birth and reports 3 surgical procedures, the last when he was when he was...

Thread by: MelbPod, Nov 5, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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Hydrodilation injections for mortons neuroma

Hi all, I am interested in the opinions and experience of those who have used hydrodilation injection for a mortons neuroma. I have a...

Thread by: MelbPod, Oct 24, 2009, 31 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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Subungual Exostosis Management

Hi All, I have a patient, 50 y.o. healthy female, who has had persistent pain and nail issues on her Right hallux for aprox 3 years. The...

Thread by: MelbPod, Oct 16, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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Hypersensitivity in 11 y.o

Hi paed pods... I need a bit of a hand, I had a mother bring in her 11 year old boy for a 3rd opinion of his feet. They had been to a...

Thread by: MelbPod, Sep 15, 2009, 10 replies, in forum: Pediatrics
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Treatment payment by installments?

I have always had conditions displayed in reception that payment for treatment is to be paid on day of service, or pick up of orthotics. I have...

Thread by: MelbPod, Aug 15, 2009, 16 replies, in forum: Practice Management
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2010 State Podiatry Conference Melbourne - Call For Abstracts

The date has been released for the 2010 APodA (Vic) Conference as March 19th and 20th. We are now seeking abstracts to fill a "Not to be...

Thread by: MelbPod, Aug 10, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: Conferences
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Coalition of 1st met and Cuneiform?

Just wondering if anyone has seen a coalition of this sought before. I haven't, but had a 12 y.o boy in today with what feels a lot like a...

Thread by: MelbPod, Jul 30, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: Pediatrics
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Navicular Stress # ??

I would like some opinions on a recent patient I had: - 17 year old female - No significant medical history - Healthy body weight and diet -...

Thread by: MelbPod, Jul 17, 2009, 11 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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Post Tibial Blocks

In talking to a number of colleague podiatrists about technique of posterior tibial anaesthesia administration, it has come to my attention there...

Thread by: MelbPod, Jul 5, 2009, 12 replies, in forum: Foot Surgery
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Involuted nail on very fleshy toes!

I recently had a female (21 years old) who had a baby 8 months ago. She has had persistant involuted nails since mid-pregnancy and was trying to...

Thread by: MelbPod, May 25, 2009, 15 replies, in forum: Foot Surgery
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ARGUS

I am just wanting some feedback from those who use ARGUS. I know alot if not all the GP's in my area (Melbourne) are on ARGUS, I work from a...

Thread by: MelbPod, May 12, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: Australia
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Interosseous calcaneal lipoma

Patient presented with wife over concern of foot posture, and recent trip injury? (vague memory of injury) on left foot. Hx: 57 y.o. Male...

Thread by: MelbPod, Apr 29, 2009, 9 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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Is there a known connection with psoriatic arthritis and peripheral neuropathy?

I have a male patient 57y.o, who was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis 10 years ago. He has no history of diabetes, or any other significant...

Thread by: MelbPod, Apr 23, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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Advice on tricky case with night pain

Hey guys, Im hoping to get a little bit of guidance with a recent patient, please have a read and any responses will be much appreciated: -...

Thread by: MelbPod, Apr 9, 2009, 9 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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Manipulations - cuneiform/cuboid

Please see thread: Titanium Plates - mid foot OA

Thread by: MelbPod, Feb 17, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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Titanium Plates - mid foot OA

I had a patient in recently as I'll outline below, and I suppose what I'm after is any further insight to the management and treatment methods she...

Thread by: MelbPod, Feb 14, 2009, 13 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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Whats your Gold Standard for onychomycosis?

It seems like such a basic topic, yet I cant seem to find a thread covering this issue in particular. My question is...What is your gold...

Thread by: MelbPod, Dec 22, 2008, 53 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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Strapping and Taping Techniques

Wondering if anybody knows of any good texts on taping techniques for the foot? Cant seem to find many out there? Thanks Sally

Thread by: MelbPod, Oct 20, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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Interesting PARKOUR patient

Hi, Had a 15 male patient in today who was a keen "Parkour participant' See this clip for example of this sport? that is becoming more popular....

Thread by: MelbPod, Sep 30, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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2 year old with sweaty feet??

Had a patient in today (he was fine), but he enquired about his grandson (2y.o) who has very sweaty, smelly feet. when socks are taken off they...

Thread by: MelbPod, Sep 16, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: Pediatrics
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First aid certificates

Made me start thinking today when in discussion with co-workers physio and naturopath... They asked me if I had my 1st aid certificate, and...

Thread by: MelbPod, Sep 2, 2008, 6 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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Plantar heel pain in child

Hi all, I need some ideas and advice for a - 9 y.o female. Very active. - Ballet 2 hours per week ( no pointe yet) - oz kick 1 hour per...

Thread by: MelbPod, Aug 28, 2008, 32 replies, in forum: Pediatrics
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Dr Podiatrist?

As far as legislation goes (in Australia), there are no restrictions on who can and can't use the title of 'Dr'. Traditionally, only a person...

Thread by: MelbPod, Aug 17, 2008, 446 replies, in forum: Australia
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Things you find yourself saying WAY too often

Hi All, Well along the same lines as 'things you never want to hear from a patient'. I have began noticing the all too common lines I find...

Thread by: MelbPod, Aug 13, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: Podiatry Trivia
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Achillies tendonitis in 10y.o?

I had a 10y.o. girl in this week, she is otherwise healthy, active (dances 1 x week, netball 1 x week) with pain of left acillies tendon (2-3cm...

Thread by: MelbPod, Jun 22, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: Pediatrics
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Autoclave Size

Hi, I'm looking to purchase a new sterilizer for my new practice, but I'm unsure what size people have found most appropriate. The one I am...

Thread by: MelbPod, Jun 21, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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Soft casting for met stress #

Hi, Had a young ballet dancer in this afternoon with dorsal forefoot pain localised near base of 2nd met. Most likely diagnosis is a stress...

Thread by: MelbPod, Apr 28, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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How soon is too soon for private practice

Hi, I graduated last year from pod, and so have ~4 months experience in private practice. I am considering renting a room to work for myself...

Thread by: MelbPod, Apr 26, 2008, 13 replies, in forum: Australia

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